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ESPN’s Paul Finebaum has made a surprising admission about the Ohio State Buckeyes ahead of the 2026 season

Paul Finebaum has ruffled the feathers of Ohio State fans many times over the years. His latest comment on the Buckeyes may come as a surprise for that very reason.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Ohio State football now has word on a move they must make if they want to land five-star RB David Gabriel Georges over Tennessee

Ohio State football is battling Tennessee for five-star RB David Gabriel Georges. The latest update around the talented running back is the dollar amount he’s going to land on the NIL front.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / July 2

One scenario is officially off the table in the David Gabriel Georges battle, and that makes July even more important for Tennessee

The Tennessee Vols and the Ohio State Buckeyes are the final two schools for 2027 five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, who is set to announce his commitment later this month.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 1

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan steal Ohio native from Buckeyes in massive recruiting win

The Michigan Wolverines and new head coach Kyle Whittingham have just pulled off a major recruiting win over their biggest rival.

Michigan's Big House could lose ranking as largest U.S. stadium to Wolverines rival

Nation's No. 1 2028 recruit, Jett Harrison, commits to Ohio State Buckeyes

Big Ten predicted to walk away with another CFP title in 2026

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 2

Nation's No. 1 2028 recruit commits to Big Ten program

Nation's No. 1 2028 recruit, Jett Harrison, commits to Ohio State Buckeyes

Perhaps we should have seen this coming, but strange things sometimes happen on the recruiting trail.

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan steal Ohio native from Buckeyes in recruiting win

Big Ten predicted to walk away with another CFP title in 2026

Oregon beats out SEC powerhouses for two top recruits on same day

Michigan's Big House could lose title as largest U.S. stadium to rival

Cat is out of the bag on why Ohio State football may lose a key Buckeye State native to the Michigan Wolverines

Ohio State football is in a tough battle to keep a Buckeye State recruit away from the Michigan Wolverines. Now, it’s clear what they must do. The Ohio State Buckeyes began the week with a big-time recruiting win over Georgia and Texas to land 2027 five-star DL Marcus Fakatou.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 30

Buckeyes Land Two Five-Stars: LJ Smith Reclassifies, Joins Anthony Thompson

Buckeye basketball fans can be ecstatic to watch five-star commit LJ Smith suit up this upcoming season. Recently Smith announced that he had reclassified from being part of the 2027 class to 2026.

Joshua Mickens News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 30

Former Buckeye Joshua Mickens Commits to UConn Football

Former Ohio State defensive end Joshua Mickens recently announced that he would be entering the transfer portal and take his talents to the University of Connecticut.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 30

A major program is copying Ohio State football’s tactic to try and steal away an elite five-star player

Ohio State is heating up on the recruiting trail and things could go to another level if they land RB David Gabriel Georges. One SEC school has copied Ohio State’s latest tactic in pursuit of the five-star running back.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 30

5 Greatest Ohio State Running Backs in History

The Mount Rushmore of college football running backs features an Ohio State player. When considering the best running back of the 90s, Ohio State’s gets a mention.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 29

Ohio State beats out Texas, Georgia for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

Fakatou is one of the best players at his position in the 2027 recruiting class.

Texas QB Arch Manning avoiding preseason Heisman talk, but that's not going to stop hype after impressive showing at Manning Passing Academy

Notre Dame has 'the ultimate shutdown guy' in Leonard Moore

Steve Sarkisian and Texas beat out Michigan and others for first 2028 commitment

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Predicting Ohio State football’s next couple of commitments following the addition of five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

The Ohio State Buckeyes have picked up a big commitment by the way of five-star DL Marcus Fakatou. Good news for Buckeye Nation is that more commitments look to be coming very soon.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 29

Ohio State Buckeyes Land 2027 5-Star DL Marcus Fakatou

Class of 2027 five-star defensive end Marcus Fakatou has committed to Ohio State; he announced on the Rivals YouTube channel. Fakatou selected the Buckeyes over the Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Ohio State Buckeyes start the week with a bang by landing an elite five-star recruit over Georgia and Texas

The class of 2027 just got a whole lot stronger for Ohio State with the addition of a five-star defender. Ohio State beating Texas and Georgia to make it happen only makes it that much more special.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Elite five-star Ohio State commit DJ Jacobs is saying the things that’ll have Buckeye Nation feeling good about his status

There’s been some worries of schools like Miami or Tennessee trying to sneak in and flip five-star Ohio State football commit DJ Jacobs. Those worries continue to shrink as time goes on, and with what Jacobs is saying about his status with the Buckeyes.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Noise is loud for Ohio State football to land a major five-star pickup to begin the week in Columbus

Ohio State has been heating up big time on the recruiting trail. The Buckeyes are predicted to land a major five-star defender on Monday evening to give Matt Patricia’s defense another weapon.

NBA News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 26

Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton Has Perfect Draft Reaction After Landing With Rockets

Bruce Thornton was already grateful the Houston Rockets traded up with the New York Knicks to take him, but the former Ohio State star also quickly realized there was another incentive to landing in Texas.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Mike Farrell Sports / June 26

Ohio State Continues to Prove It Is WRU

The steady flow of Ohio State wide receivers who have been first round NFL draft picks and then excelled in the league grows by the year. Because of that, it shouldn’t be a surprise that Columbus has become the place to play for elite high school recruits.

Nick Bosa News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 26

Former Ohio State DE Joey Bosa Nearing Retirement According to New Report

Former Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa's name has come up in retirement rumors. ESPN Insider Adam Schefter recently revealed that Bosa could be calling it quits after 10 seasons in the NFL.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / June 25

Ohio State Athletics Expects To Make History With $500 Million Budget

The Ohio State Buckeyes are determined to get back to the top of the mountain in as many sports as possible and are ready to invest historic sums of money to ensure they get there.

Jeremiah Smith News / Yardbarker / June 24

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith is No. 1 player in 'College Football 27,' but don't expect him to be No. 1 pick in 2027 NFL Draft

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith may be the best player in college football. It's still unlikely he'll be the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Ohio State Buckeyes land first 2029 recruiting commitment

The 'College football color teams' quiz